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Guide Price£650,000

Cross End, Thurleigh, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44

Land size
2.5 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Grade II listed period cottage, partly dating back to the 17th century
  • Planning permission to refurbish and rebuild barns into a contemporary family home with countryside views
  • Planning to create a four/five bedroom and four reception room country property
  • Equine use with stables, paddocks and outbuildings
  • Mature orchard and formal gardens within 2.5 acres
  • Peaceful rural setting with access to local bridleways
  • Convenient connections to Bedford, St Neots and Rushden Lakes

Description

Set within around 2.5 acres, 7 Cross End is a Grade II listed cottage that combines character and history with the opportunity to create a significant contemporary home. The property benefits from stables, paddocks and direct access to bridleways and open countryside, offering both heritage and scope in a truly idyllic rural setting. Equestrian facilities and a mature orchard add to its charm and lifestyle appeal.

Planning permission has been granted to convert the adjoining barns, increasing the accommodation to 2,797 sqft. The approved scheme proposes black feather-edge timber cladding, clay roof tiles, and extensive aluminium-framed glazing designed to capture the surrounding landscape.

Lettings and Property Management

We offer a complete range of services for Landlords, from fully managed lets to advertising only. Each Landlord who chooses full management has a personal Property Manager and all our fees are based on a ‘no let - no fee’ basis.

DISCLAIMER

These particulars are a general guide only. They do not form part of any contract. Services, systems and appliances have not been tested.

BUYERS INFORMATION

To conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers. We use the services of a third party, Lifetime Legal, who will contact you directly at an agreed time to do this. They will need the full name, date of birth and current address of all buyers and ID. There is a nominal charge of £80 inc VAT for this (for the transaction not per person), payable direct to Lifetime Legal. Please note, we are unable to advertise a property or issue a memorandum of sale until the checks are complete.

CONVEYANCING

Through our partners Frost's Conveyancing, we can introduce you to solicitors who specialise in conveyancing. Ask us for further information today.

MORTGAGES

YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE

Exclusive deals are made available to Embrace Financial Services by PRIMIS Mortgage Network, to which Embrace Financial Services are an Appointed Representative

Frosts Estate Agents is an Introducer Appointed Representative of PRIMIS Mortgage Network, a trading name of First Complete Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for mortgages, protection insurance and general insurance products.

Embrace Financial Services Ltd. is an Appointed Representative of PRIMIS Mortgage Network, a trading name of First Complete Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

REFERRAL FEES

We may refer you to recommended providers of ancillary services such as Conveyancing, Financial Services, Insurance and Surveying. We may receive a commission payment fee or other benefit (known as a referral fee) for recommending their services. You are not under any obligation to use the services of the recommended provider. The ancillary service provider may be an associated company of Forst's.

FMS250374/1

Seller Quote

“The land and stables have been perfect for our horses, and we’ve loved having beautiful bridle paths right outside the gate. The planning permission opens up the chance to create a stunning modern home while keeping the charm of the original cottage."

Agent Note

In accordance with Section 21 of the Estate Agent Act 1979, we declare that there is a personal interest in the sale of this property. The property is being sold by a member of Frost’s Staff.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
D
Date Posted
2026-07-23

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,211 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).

This Property£260,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £375,624 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

80 Mbps

Superfast · available to 94% of premises

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Thurleigh Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    92
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Kymbrook Primary School2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    76
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Ravensden CofE Primary Academy2.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    51
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Wilden CofE VA Primary School2.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    45
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Riseley CofE Primary School3.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    121
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • St Thomas More Catholic School3.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    893
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Mark Rutherford School3.8 milesOfsted report card · Nov 2025
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,150
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Lincroft Academy4.6 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    923
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Castle Newnham School4.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    744
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Goldington Academy4.9 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    958
    Type
    Academy converter

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Morrisons Daily North Brickhill Avon Drive, Bedford4 miles
Aldi Goldington Bedford, Bedford4.3 miles
Tesco Bedford Brickhill Dr Express, Bedford4.3 miles

GP surgery

Sharnbrook Surgery3.9 miles

Pharmacy

Jardines Pharmacy4.3 miles

Hospital

Bedford Hospital6.1 miles

Green space

Playing Field764 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Bedford Rail Station5.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

Robins Folly459 metres

Typical drive times

Bedford19 min · 7.2 miles
Rushden20 min · 10 miles
St Neots22 min · 8.7 miles
Higham Ferrers21 min · 12 miles
Milton Keynes (city)39 min · 28 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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